ListLoco API vs ScrapingDog
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ListLoco API vs ScrapingDog: common questions
Which is more reliable, ListLoco API or ScrapingDog?
Both are neck-and-neck — ListLoco API and ScrapingDog each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, ListLoco API or ScrapingDog?
ListLoco API has the lower median latency in our checks — ListLoco API responds in 127 ms versus ScrapingDog at 195 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do ListLoco API and ScrapingDog need an API key?
ListLoco API needs no key, while ScrapingDog requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ListLoco API first.
Can I call ListLoco API and ScrapingDog from the browser?
Only ScrapingDog is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ListLoco API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ListLoco API and ScrapingDog free for commercial use?
ListLoco API has unclear commercial terms, and ScrapingDog has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.